China's Long March 4C rocket launched the Gaofen-12 04 Earth observation satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The satellite will be used for "land surveys, urban planning, road network design" and more, according to China Central Television.

The rocket sheds insulation tiles during launch, a normal occurrence.

Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by Steve Spaleta